Extended scope of practice – a reminder to NSW pharmacists and pharmacy owners

With many pharmacies now offering extended scope of practice services across NSW, it is important for pharmacy owners to ensure your pharmacy is meeting all legislative requirements for these services. NSW health has recently reminded pharmacists and pharmacy owners that: “… it is a requirement under the NSW Health authorisations that allow for Schedule 4 medicines under the extended scope of pharmacist practice, that pharmacies offering the services treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI), hormonal contraception resupply, and management of skin conditions trial, are listed on th…